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X571 LNS

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,399 mi
Last recorded62,399 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX571 LNS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,399 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 62,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,247 miles

rear brake discs scored

front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 60,247 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs scored

Fail 9 Sep 2009 47,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine man agement light is on

Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,290 miles

engine man agement light is on

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 11 Feb 2008 29,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 29,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 39,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,481 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,253 miles

airbag light on

brake pads all round are on limit of 1.5mm friction lining left, require new as soon as possible. *strong advise*

handbrake cables split and corroded

play in both front lower balljoints

play in front antiroll bar bushes

play in n/s/f top arm inner bush

play in rear hub bushes

play in rear rear track arm inner bushes

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

rear tyres low on inner edges of tread and feathered

rear wiper missing

slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner arm

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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X571 LNS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 72,561 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X571 LNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X571 LNS is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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